Nancy Kent Smith

Nancy Kent Smith is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Media Economics and Management at the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture, Virginia Commonwealth University. She combines academic instruction with extensive professional experience in news media leadership, having served as Regional News Director for Raycom Media and held executive roles at Lincoln Financial Media and Jefferson Pilot Communications.

• Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Political Science and Media (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Master’s Degree in Mass Communications (Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture)

Her research interests focus on media economics, communication studies, and newsroom operations. She contributes to graduate-level education while maintaining industry advisory roles.

Scientific Awards

• George Bowles, Jr. Award (2005)